There are 43 SEND schools in North Yorkshire: 11 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 5 alternative provision schools and 18 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (17), speech, language and communication needs (15), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (14) and severe learning difficulties (8), among other needs.
43 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Breckenbrough SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Brompton Hall SchoolSEMH
- Brooklands SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Multi-sensory and 2 more
- Forest Moor SchoolSEMH
- Mowbray AcademyAutism, Moderate learning, Severe learning
- Springhead SchoolVision, Hearing, Autism and 3 more
- Springwater AcademySpeech and language, Autism, Multi-sensory and 3 more
- The Dales SchoolAutism, Multi-sensory, Physical and 2 more
- The Forest SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- The Woodlands AcademyAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning
- Welburn Hall SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Cambian Scarborough School
- Cambian Spring Hill
- Cedar House School
- Clervaux Garden School
- Fenton Grange School
- Henshaws CollegeModerate learning
- Meadow School
- Stonegate School
- Strive for Education
- Craven Pupil Referral Service
- Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
- Springwell Harrogate
- The Rubicon CentreSEMH
- Westwood Academy
- Alverton Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Barlby High SchoolSpeech and language, SEMH
- Beckwithshaw Community Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Brayton Church of England Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- Cambrai Primary SchoolAutism
- Dishforth Airfield Community Primary SchoolSEMH
- East Whitby Primary AcademySpeech and language
- Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Norton Community Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Richmond School & Sixth Form College
- Riverside School, TadcasterSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- St John Fisher Catholic AcademyVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 4 more
- Stokesley Primary AcademySEMH
- The Skipton AcademyAutism
- Wensleydale SchoolAutism
- West Cliff Primary SchoolSEMH
- Whitby SchoolSpeech and language
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in North Yorkshire
- North Yorkshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- North Yorkshire Local OfferWhat the council provides for SEND, and how to ask for help.
- How EHC plans workHow a plan gets a school place, step by step, with letters you can send.
- Nurseries in North Yorkshire261 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in North Yorkshire
All 308 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in North Yorkshire by need
Autism (17) · Speech and language (15) · SEMH (14) · Severe learning (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Physical (6) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Nearby areas
York (5) · Bradford (15) · Wakefield (17) · Leeds (22) · Kirklees (16) · Calderdale (14) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in North Yorkshire?
There are 43 SEND schools in North Yorkshire: 11 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 5 alternative provision schools and 18 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in North Yorkshire support autism?
Breckenbrough School, Brooklands School, Mowbray Academy, Springhead School, Springwater Academy, The Dales School, The Forest School, The Woodlands Academy, Welburn Hall School and Brayton Church of England Primary School, and 7 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in North Yorkshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask North Yorkshire council (or the council that looks after the plan) to consult the school you want. If a council, academy, non-maintained or Section 41 school is named in the plan, it must admit your child.
Who can help me with an EHC plan in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire SENDIASS gives free, independent advice on EHC plans, meetings and appeals. The council’s Local Offer explains what support is available locally.
Are there special schools in North Yorkshire for young children?
19 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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